COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Type of Meeting: |
REGULAR |
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Date of Meeting: |
December 17, 2002-7:30 pm |
The Regular Meeting of the Columbia Township Board was called to order by Supervisor Beckwith. Present were Beckwith, Burgett, Fogarty, Hurley, and Harrington. In attendance were 42 citizens.
Treasurer's Report:
| General Fund | 102,409 | Road Fund | 4,830 |
| Fire Fund | 130,277 | Ambulance Fund | 66,338 |
| Trust & Agency Fund | 3,850 | Tax Fund | 2,331 |
| Liquor Control Fund | 4,997 | Housing Rehab Fund | 42,719 |
Consent Agenda: Regular Meeting Minutes-November 19, 2002; Special Meeting Minutes-December 13, 2002; Planning Commission Meeting Minutes-November 12, 2002; bills through December 17, 2002; Treasurer’s Report. Motion by Burgett, seconded by Hurley, to approve the Consent Agenda. Carried unanimously.
Clerk: No Report
Public Comment: Dave Selent requested Columbia Township pay for part of the paving of Baseline by Warner Camp.
Harold Johnson asked what had been paid to date to the attorney for Jep Lake Access was.
Dale Bradford asked who takes care of Oak Drive?
Maris Underwood stated that the people needed to be better informed of the special meetings.
Additions/Corrections to Agenda: None
Guest Speaker: Ron Kreiger, Silver Lake Representative.
Supervisor: Columbia Township Revenue Sharing cut will be approximately $7,946.
Motion by Beckwith, seconded by Hurley, to take no action in regards to obtaining quiet title to the end of Oak Street, between Silver Lake Road and Silver Lake. Carried unanimously.
Sheriff: 81 complaints received in November: 6 burglaries, 17 accidents, 5 theft, 4 alarm activations, 4 MDOP, larceny, and other suspicious activity.
State Police: No Report
County Commissioner: The budget is approved.
Fire Chief: 11 calls in November, including 1 structure, 1 downed wire, 1 assist, 1 auto accident. Average response time for November was 7.09 minutes.
Planning Commission: The Planning Commission will be revising the Zoning Ordinance themselves.
Neighborhood Watch: Neighborhood Watch sweatshirts are on sale for $25 each. There was a large break in on 51st St.
Book Station: One Hundred Fourteen library cards have been issued. The drawing for the raffle will be January 3, 2003.
Hospital: Phil Durden, anesthesiologist, has been hired by South Haven Hospital.
Recreation/Cemetery: No Report.
Zoning Administrator: Permits issued in November: 13 Building Compliances. 2 modulars, 3 used mobiles, 1 addition, 6 pole buildings, and 1 garage.
Blight Administrator: Three blight complaints received in November, one has been resolved, and one will be cleaned up in 30 days.
Correspondence: Several letters were received from Silver Lake Residents about the township going for quiet title for the end of Oak Street, between Silver Lake Road and Silver Lake.
Announcements: the bridge on 18th Av. is completed. 51st St. will be closed indefinitely until the bridge is replaced.
Old
Business: | 1. Motion by Burgett, seconded by Hurley, to purchase a Defibulator for the fire department at a cost of $2,634. Carried unanimously. |
| 2. Motion by Burgett, seconded by Fogarty, to hire James Schneberger to draw the plans for the Emergency Services Building. Carried. Hurley and Harrington No. |
| 3. No action taken on Fire Department roof. |
| 4. Motion by Burgett, seconded by Hurley, to approve Resolution 2002-28 De-Certification of 48th St. North of 21st Av. Roll call vote. Beckwith aye, Burgett aye, Fogarty aye, Hurley aye, Harrington aye. Carried unanimously. |
New Business:
| Motion by Beckwith, seconded by Hurley, to purchase parts for the furnace installation at the fire station, donated by Great Lakes Heating, not to exceed $700. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, seconded by Fogarty, to send a commendation letter to Bill Camburn. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, seconded by Hurley, to keep the Senior Services Millage in escrow, until Columbia Township and South Haven Senior Services can come to an agreement on the services the Township residents will receive. Carried unanimously. |
| Planning Commission priorities tabled. |
| Motion by Hurley, seconded by Fogarty, to re-appoint Gene Farley, Jane Driscoll, and Gerald Grahek, to the Board of Review for two year terms. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Beckwith, seconded by Burgett, to re-appoint to the Planning Commission, Rosemary Hurley to a one year term and Frank Schaeffer to a 3 year term. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Beckwith, seconded by Burgett, to re-appoint Jack Bowen for a three term to the ZBA. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Beckwith, seconded by Burgett, to purchase shirts for the Fire Department personnel at a cost of$892. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Hurley, seconded by Fogarty, to purchase an intake valve for #2721 not to exceed $852. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Beckwith, seconded by Burgett, to purchase fittings for the Fire Department not to exceed $1,330. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Burgett, seconded by Fogarty, to purchase a saw for cutting glass not to exceed $153. Carried unanimously. |
| Motion by Beckwith, seconded by Burgett, to approve a Special Use Permit Fee of $150. Carried unanimously. |
| Zoning Compliance Fee of $30, tabled. |
Notices: 1) Township offices will be closed December 23-25, and December 30-January 1.
Public Comment:
Harold Johnson asked if the ISO rating will be going down.
Lynne Farley asked if last months ambulance report could be given if current month’s is not available.
Boats are not required to carry insurance.
Post special meeting dates on new sign.
The Board was asked to rescind the motion made on September 20, 2002, to go for quiet title for the end of Oak Street between Silver Lake Road and Silver Lake.
Adjourned: 9:29 pm
Mary Burgett, Clerk
Dean Beckwith, Supervisor